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W121 PAB

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,551 mi
Last recorded90,551 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 PAB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 90,551 miles

Front suspension corroded through out

Rear suspension corroded through out

Pass 14 Nov 2020 85,775 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 85,775 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 79,376 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 79,376 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 74,211 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 72,620 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,157 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 71,134 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2016 67,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 67,438 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,515 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 56,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,026 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,861 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,421 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,522 miles

near side and off side front tyres worn on inside edges

under side of this vehicle is all covered in and cannot be checked for pipes etc

Fail 2 Feb 2010 34,522 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

near side and off side front tyres worn on inside edges

under side of this vehicle is all covered in and cannot be checked for pipes etc

Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,994 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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W121 PAB is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,766 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W121 PAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W121 PAB is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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